New school Or old School DAC Or Cd player?

Guys looking at new DAC- For example looking at the Terminator and Jays transport- I only play CD and was thinking for the same price that I pay for the terminator and transport- I can get a Rega Isis Cd player with high reviews-Or I can get a BAlabo DAC or other older High end DACS for the same price- which is a better choice for Redbook- If I go with the older DACS I get a hi end piece for pennies on the dollar and can use my Oppo as a transport or my Sound Science server- thanks for the advice-